Seeds of the big tree weigh only a few milligrams. However, a mature tree weighs more than 1,000 tons. Explain how did this plant gain so much weight while staying in the same place for its entire life.

Seeds of the big tree weigh only a few milligrams. However, a mature tree weighs more than 1,000 tons. Explain how did this plant gain so much weight while staying in the same place for its entire life.

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11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter37: Reproduction In Flowering Plants

Section37.4: Germination And Early Growth

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